In the proposed list to the group of the poorest countries. The poorest countries in the world with incredibly low living standards (10 photos)

As you know, in the world, in addition to highly developed and modern countries, there are also completely poor, little-known countries, I would like to pay attention to them. And, perhaps, you will be interested in this information. So, we present to your attention the top 10 poorest countries in the world 2016.

In tenth place is the country called Togo. It is strange that this country is the largest and most powerful producer of phosphorus, as well as a large exporter of agricultural products, cotton, cocoa - all this makes up 40% of the country's budget. The average cost of a working day for 1 person is $ 1.25 per day. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 899 dollars.

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In ninth place is the country of Malawi. The country needs even the most necessary things, the inhabitants of the country are in a kind of captivity of their own state. Residents of Malawi lost support from the IMF due to debt and lewd behavior of the country's leadership. But not so long ago, the United States nevertheless decided to restore its financial flows to this country. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 860 dollars.

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Eighth place belongs to a country called Sierra Leone, which provides the whole world with its diamonds, bauxite and titanium, but at the same time is the poorest country in the world. It's just scary to think how this is possible, but the fact remains. Even by the nutrition of the local population, one can judge their extreme position. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 849 dollars.

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Seventh place - Niger. It seems that all factors, weather and climatic conditions are only FOR the country to develop and grow rich, but this is not happening. Niger is located in a climatic zone where not too hot summer prevails, a lot of arable land and reserves of resources, but not ... All because of political instability, gender discrimination and disproportion. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 771 dollars.

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Sixth place - Central African Republic. Indeed, almost all the countries in this rating belong to the African continent, it feels like some kind of curse has been imposed on it. How else to explain the richness of these countries in natural resources, but at the same time the poverty of the population and the country as a whole? For example, the Central African Republic possesses huge reserves of oil, diamonds, sawn timber, uranium, but it is simply drowning in poverty and need! There is only one dollar a day for one inhabitant. This is really terrible, and all due to the misuse of resources. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 768 dollars.

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In fifth place is Eritrea, which, despite its favorable geographical position (the Suez Canal), is poor. But a very powerful trade could have grown there. All due to the fact that the country many times passed from one imperial power, then to another. It was also a colony of Italy and England. It has not been possible to restore economic equilibrium to this day. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 735 dollars.

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In fourth place is the country of Burundi. Finally, the country got out of the horror of civil war and civil strife between the tribes. The main income of the country is coffee exports, however, this does not save residents from death, because more than 57% of the country's child population die of hunger, as many as thousands of people die from AIDS and malnutrition. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 615 dollars.

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In third place is the country of Zimbabwe. There were no wars or lack of resources in this country, but there was a huge number of diseases. The average life expectancy of a person in this country is the lowest: the female population lives only up to 37 years old, and even less men, up to 34 years! Only HIV and AIDS programs can save this situation. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 487 dollars.

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In second place is a country called Liberia. This country lives in constant fear of civil war, trying to copy the US system. But so far this has not been conducive to economic recovery. Domestic Gross Product per capita is - 456 dollars.

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It is sad to use the word "leader", but the Democratic Republic of the Congo comes first. It is one of the most destructive countries due to the deadly and terrible wars that hit the country. This war absolutely completely destroyed the economy of the Congo. All farms and lands have been ruined, 5,400,000 people are dying of hunger and disease. The misfortunes of the country will not end in any way. This country ranks 1 in the ranking of the top 10 poorest countries in the world 2017, Gross Domestic Product per capita is - 348 dollars.

There are countries on Earth that are referred to as the least developed. Simply put, poor countries. When compiling this top 10 poorest countries in the world, the following criteria were taken into account: gross domestic product per person per year, level of medicine and education, military situations, climate and other indicators.

10 Togo

9 Madagascar

8 Malawi

7 Niger

6 Zimbabwe

5 Eritrea

4 Liberia

3 Democratic Republic of the Congo

2 Burundi

For a country to enter a state of extreme poverty, it is necessary that many factors come together at once. The state may have few natural resources, it may also be hit by famine, wars, natural disasters. Experts analyzed the performance of the poorest countries in key areas such as economic stability, education and health. Based on this study, the top ten poorest countries in the world were identified.

Haiti. In a country of 10.1 million people, the poverty rate is 77%. Haiti's GDP per capita is $ 726. According to the World Bank, more than half of the country's inhabitants live on less than $ 1 a day. Only 20% of residents receive more than $ 2 per day. In 2010, unemployment in Haiti was 40%. An earthquake struck the country in 2010, from which the already impoverished state could not recover. The World Bank estimates that the disaster caused damage of $ 8 billion, or 1.2 times the annual gross domestic product.

Equatorial Guinea. The poverty level in the country is also about 77%, although only 720 thousand people live here. The per capita GDP is quite high at $ 27,478. It would seem, how is this possible? After all, the GDP significantly exceeds the world average of 10 thousand dollars. The country's economy is growing mainly due to oil and gas production. But most of the inhabitants of Equatorial Guinea do not feel this, leading a subsistence economy. The government's policy is that the revenues from the sale of energy resources are spent incorrectly. And the criticism is justified given the poor health and well-being of residents in general. Oil deposits do not help Equatorial Guinea get out of the worst and in terms of life expectancy. This figure is one of the lowest in the world and is 50.8 years. In addition, only 56% of the population has primary education.

Zimbabwe. This country is home to about 12.7 million people, while the poverty rate is 72%. The per capita GDP is $ 776. Zimbabwe has had its independent history since 1980. Since then, one leader has actually ruled here - Robert Mugabe. His reign was marked by a program of violent land redistribution. This ultimately hit agriculture hard, an industry that provided jobs and profits from exports. Until 2009, hyperinflation reigned in the country. If in 2007 the US dollar was worth 9686 local units, then a year later 430972 local units were given for hard currency. In 1993, only 35% of the population lived below the poverty line in the country, but since then the situation has deteriorated significantly - the number of beggars has doubled.

Congo (Democratic Republic of). The African country DR Congo has a population of 67.7 million. GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world at $ 231. 71% of the population lives below the poverty line in the country. CIA analysts note that corruption and internal conflicts have flourished in the country over the past 15 years. All this significantly undermined production, government revenues fell. Congo's external debt has skyrocketed. As a result, up to 5 million people died from disease, hunger and violence. Here, the economy is also growing due to the extraction of minerals, but most of it is hidden in the shadows, which is not reflected in the statistics. In the Congo, healthcare and education are at an extremely primitive level. Statistics say that out of a thousand babies, 111 die in the first year of their life. The situation is worse only in Sierra Leone. Only a third of children go to primary school, which is also the second-worst result in the world.

Swaziland. In a country with a population of one million, 70% of people live below the poverty line. The country's GDP per capita in Swaziland is $ 3,725. The economic growth of the state is limited by a combination of a number of factors. Among them is the strong dependence of exports on South Africa. Also, Swaziland's main labor force is concentrated in subsistence agriculture. But here, due to overgrazing and irrational use, the soil is rather depleted. All of this hurts the country's economy, but the worst factor is poor health care. It is this barrier that prevents the population from breaking out of the shackles of poverty. Few countries have a lower life expectancy than Swaziland. Citizens live here for an average of 48 years. One of the main reasons for this low rate is the high prevalence of HIV infection in people aged 15-49 years. This figure is one of the highest in the world.

Eritrea. 69% of citizens live below the poverty line. Eritrea has over 5.4 million inhabitants, each accounting for $ 482 of GDP. Only 7 countries perform worse. Now, several international projects in the field of the mining industry have appeared in the country at once. This gives hope for rapid economic growth. In the meantime, 80% of the population is still employed in agriculture. And it gives only 11% of Eritrea's GDP. The remaining volume is accounted for by industry (34%) and services (55%). There is only one political party in the country - the Popular Front for Democracy and Justice. It tightly controls the use of foreign exchange and lobbies in every possible way for enterprises owned by its members. Business in Eritrea is also bad because in 2009 the UN imposed sanctions on it. The international community has accused the government of Eritrea of ​​supporting the rebels in Somalia. Only 33.5% of children study in primary schools in a poor country, the third lowest rate on the planet.

Madagascar. This island state looks like paradise only in the cartoon of the same name. In fact, 21.3 million people live here, 68.7% of whom are attracted by a beggarly lifestyle. There is only $ 467 of GDP per capita. But the area of ​​Madagascar is rather big. The island is located in the Indian Ocean east of Africa. Its area is about 350 thousand square miles. Until the mid-1990s, this country followed a socialist course. But when Madagascar changed its state and economic course, it was taken over by the IMF. The fund approved the upcoming privatization and new programs. However, in Madagascar, it has proven difficult to comply with international standards. As a result, the country's economy remains dependent on agriculture. This sector employs 4 out of 5 able-bodied citizens. Per capita income in 2011 ranked Madagascar among the 11 countries with less than $ 500.

Burundi. In a country of 8.5 million people, the poverty rate is 67%. There is only $ 271 for each person, which is the second lowest figure. In 1993, political divisions between the largest ethnic groups Tutsi and Hutu led to an explosion of violence. The civil war in Burundi lasted for about 10 years. Although it officially ended with an armistice, nonetheless, ethnic clashes still continue. But this protracted conflict is only one of the factors of the people's stay in poverty. Burundi has rather limited reserves of natural resources. About 90% of the population is employed in agriculture, which accounts for 31% of total GDP. The World Bank indicates that Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world in terms of per capita income. The figures are lower only in DR Congo. And infant mortality in Burundi remains quite high, exceeding the world average by 2 times - there are 88 deaths per 1000 newborns.

Sierra Leone. Of the 6 million population, two thirds of this country live in poverty. The level of GDP per capita here is 374 dollars. Surprisingly, Sierra Leone is rich in natural resources, fish, fertile soils. But this does not contribute to economic growth in any way. From 1991 to 2002, a civil war raged here, the political and economic situation is just beginning to stabilize. In addition, power in the country has long belonged to the military junta, which has led to an increase in unprecedented corruption. The country has high hopes for international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund. After all, this is the only way to somehow support the economy of Sierra Leone. The big problem is inflation, prices are growing by 18% over the year. It is in this country that the highest infant mortality rate in the world is 113.7 deaths per 1000 people. And life expectancy in Sierra Leone is only 47.4 years, which is the second lowest in the world.

Sao Tome and Principe. This country is home to 168 thousand people, the poverty rate is 66.2%. But the per capita GDP here is quite high - $ 1,473, which exceeds the indicators of fifty countries. This country is located on the west coast of Africa. It gained its independence in 1975, and the state's economy relies heavily on the production of cocoa. However, periods of drought and poor management hit production hard. Now Sao Tome is counting on promising oil fields discovered in the Gulf of Guinea. However, even if the extraction of black gold starts, it will take several years. The small African country already has pressing problems. Interestingly, with education, the situation in Sao Tome and Principe is quite favorable. Here 98.3% of children go to primary school, which even exceeds the world average of 88.8%.

Below is a list of the ten poorest countries in the world. This rating includes states with a very low standard of living, an underdeveloped economy, population and resources exposed to the elements, economic and political instability, illiteracy, minimal resources and hunger.

Angola is a state located in the southern part of Central Africa. It shares borders with Namibia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.

Although Angola is a major oil producer (more than 1.4 million barrels per day produced in 2005), the main reason for its poverty is the Civil War, which began in the country after its independence in 1975. According to the survey, almost 70% of people in Angola earn less than $ 2 a day. However, the country's economy is the fastest growing among the states of sub-Saharan Africa. The gross domestic product per capita in 2008 was $ 5020, which is very high for the region. The average life expectancy in Angola as of 2012 is 51.7 years. 2.1% of the population is infected with HIV.

In ninth place in the ranking of the poorest countries in the world is Suriname, a country located in northern South America. It shares borders with Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil. The economy is based on the extraction of bauxite, gold and oil, as well as on the export of aluminum.

Almost 70% of Suriname's population is below the poverty line. Like many poor and some developing countries, Suriname faced challenges such as health care, poverty, child labor exploitation, HIV, violence and illiteracy. Gender inequality is also the cause of slow development and poverty in this country.

Guatemala is a poor state in Central America. It shares borders with El Salvador, Honduras, Belize and Mexico. It is an agrarian country. More than 60% of the population is employed in agriculture. The main export commodity is coffee.

With a population of about 15.8 million, it is the most populous state in Central America. 56% of the population is below the poverty line and just over 400,000 (3.2%) are unemployed. After the bloody Civil War (1960-1996), Guatemala faced many social problems and continues to struggle with high levels of poverty, crime and drug trafficking.

Liberia is a state located on the west coast of Africa. It shares borders with Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire. Liberia is rich in natural resources, fertile land and a favorable climate.

Prior to the outbreak of two Civil Wars (1989–96 and 1999–2003), which destroyed the economy, infrastructure and social life of the country, Liberia was a fairly prosperous state. Despite its great potential, this country remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Almost 80% of the population is below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate is around 80–85% - one of the largest in the world. Liberia also has one of the highest rates of sexual violence against women in the world. The average literacy rate of the population as of 2010 is estimated at 60.8%. The average life expectancy is 56 years.

The sixth place in the list of the poorest countries in the world is Haiti - a country in the western part of the island of the same name. It shares borders with the Dominican Republic. It is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most unstable and unmanageable countries in the world, which constantly suffers from hunger, natural disasters and coups. 60% of the population is below the poverty line. Literacy is 53%. About 58% of Haitians go hungry.

Moldova is a country bordering Romania and Ukraine in Eastern Europe. The rich soil and temperate continental climate (with warm summers and mild winters) have made this country one of the most productive agricultural regions in Europe.

Until 2008, Moldova had relatively stable economic indicators, but the global economic crisis significantly affected the economy of the Republic of Moldova, making it the poorest state in Europe. According to the US CIA, the average monthly salary in Moldova is $ 150.

Chad is a country in Central Africa bordering Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Sudan and Libya. Due to its remoteness from any large bodies of water, Chad is often called the "dead heart of Africa." It is the fifth largest country in terms of area on the continent.

Zimbabwe is one of the poorest countries in the world, located in southern Africa between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It shares borders with Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.

Zimbabwe's economy is one of the most volatile in the world. The country is in a state of constant economic collapse. Annual GDP growth is the lowest in the world (-4.4%), and inflation is the highest - as of January 2009, inflation reached 321,000,000% (the Zimbabwean dollar denomination was introduced), setting an absolute world record. Interestingly, in January 2013, the country's finance minister said that after the payment of salaries to public sector employees, $ 217 remained in the state treasury. About 80% of the population lives in extreme poverty. As of 2009, Zimbabwe's GDP per capita is $ 589.46, the second lowest in the world after the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Burundi is a small state in central Africa bordering Rwanda, DR Congo and Tanzania.

Since independence in 1962, Burundi has experienced a wave of assassinations and coups, leading to civil wars and genocide in the 1970s and again in the 1990s. This made the country and its people one of the poorest countries in the world. In addition to poverty, the government of the state has to fight corruption, underdeveloped infrastructure, health and education, and hunger.

The poorest country in the world is Malawi, a state in southeast Africa bordering Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique. It is one of the smallest countries in Africa.

Malawi's economy is heavily agricultural-based and relies on foreign aid. The country's government has estimated that 14.2% of the population is HIV-positive. About 50% of the population lives below the poverty line.

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In 2019, the population of planet Earth exceeds 7.7 billion people... Over the past century alone, the number of people in the world has increased by 4.35 billion. Unfortunately, the citizens of far from every state are provided with basic conditions for a normal life. For example, according to recent studies by specialists from the University of Oxford, in 103 countries of the world, where 76% of the world's population (5.4 billion people) live, at least 26.5% (1.45 billion) of people live below the poverty line.

The poorest countries in the world are located primarily in Africa. These states are dominated by authoritarian regimes, constant military conflicts, an underdeveloped economy, total corruption, crime, environmental difficulties and a host of other problems. Based on World Bank criteria, countries with a per capita GDP below USD 1,025 per year can be classified as “very poor”. In the richest countries in the world, this figure exceeds $ 12,475.

Today, at least 800 million people live on no more than $ 1.25 a day. Add another dollar and we get 2.7 billion. In general, almost half of the world's population is still in extreme poverty. Based on the official data of the International Monetary Fund and taking into account the level of GDP per capita in purchasing power parity, we will highlight the rating of the TOP 10 poorest countries in the world in 2019.

LIST OF THE POOREST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

10 poorest countries in the world

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

The poorest country in the world in 2019 is the Central African Republic (hereinafter - CAR). The former French colony gained independence in 1960, but over the decades, numerous military conflicts, coups and various armed gangs are wielding the state. All this has an extremely negative effect on the development of the country. The population of the CAR is about 4.8 million people. Despite the abundance of natural resources, including gold, diamonds and oil, a huge number of local residents are forced to live simply on the streets.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

The population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (hereinafter - the Congo) is about 85.5 million people. This is actually 16 times more than in the neighboring CAR and the country ranks second in the world in terms of poverty. The main reason is all the same military and political upheavals. The presence of huge deposits of minerals does not contribute to an increase in the standard of living in the state. To this day, systemic corruption, crime and power struggles have not been eradicated.

BURUNDI

Burundi ranks third in the ranking of the poorest countries in the world. It is a small state in eastern Africa with a population of about 11.4 million. The British left Burundi 200 years ago, but then the country came under the influence of Belgium. The date of official independence is 1962. More than 40% of GDP is generated by agriculture, mainly tea and coffee exports. The state has weak infrastructure, limited access to education and medical services. Due to low income levels, many local residents are forced to starve.

LIBERIA

Liberia is located in West Africa and is the poorest country in the region. The population is just over 4.9 million people. Independence from the United States in 1847 did not improve the well-being of local residents. This is due to the struggle for power and numerous Civil Wars, which led to the death of hundreds of thousands of people. With the help of international organizations, the political situation in the country has been stabilized today, but the destroyed economy is recovering very slowly.

NIGER

The five poorest countries in the world are closed by another African state - Niger. Independence from France was achieved in 1960. The population exceeds 22.8 million people. About 80% of the state's area is occupied by the Sahara Desert. By analogy with the previous leaders of the rating, the history of the country is accompanied by numerous military coups, political assassinations and conflicts. On the other hand, Niger's GDP per capita is $ 1,153, which makes it a developing country. Large reserves of uranium and oil are concentrated here.

MALAWI

The Republic of Malawi is located in the southeastern part of Africa. About one third of the territory is occupied by the lake of the same name. Today, 19.5 million people suffer from widespread poverty, disease and low life expectancy. About half of Malawi's exports are tobacco products. In general, the country's economy is very weak, dependent on agriculture and international financial and humanitarian assistance.

MOZAMBIQUE

Poverty is not much better in Mozambique, a neighboring state on the southeastern African coast of Africa. Poverty is a national problem. Mozambique has a population of 31 million. Independence from Portugal was gained only in 1975. This was followed by large-scale emigration and Civil Wars. Today Mozambique is heavily exporting coal and aluminum, but the vast majority of the labor force is employed in agriculture.

ERITREA

Eritrea is located in East Africa and is washed by the Red Sea. The population is only 5.3 million people. For 30 years, local rebels fought against Ethiopia, and only in 1993 was a national referendum on independence held. Unfortunately, the new and only president of Eritrea turned out to be an authoritarian and repressive ruler who created an absolutely militarized society. Huge military spending only exacerbates the country's deplorable economic situation and provokes an increase in poverty.

MADAGASCAR

The Republic of Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the coast of Africa. A beautiful place with a rich flora and fauna. Unfortunately, the popular animated film of the same name is one of the few positives in the history of this island. More than 26.7 million local residents are forced to live in extremely unfavorable economic conditions. The budget is based on fishing and forestry.

COMORO ISLANDS

The Comoros is an archipelago of volcanic origin in the Indian Ocean, located in the northern part of the Mozambique Strait between Madagascar and Africa. Independence from France was obtained on July 6, 1975. After that, a series of coups d'etat took place in this territory and political instability persists to this day, which negatively affects the living standards of the local population and economic development in general. Comoros is at the bottom of the list of the 10 poorest countries in the world.

The incredible degree of social inequality and poverty of a huge number of the world's inhabitants is illustrated by the fact that only eight of the richest people in the world have the same wealth as 50% of the world's population. And 1% of people are richer than the other 99%.